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• Keep all parts of your body in safe distance
from the saw when running. Before starting the
saw, make sure the saw chain does not touch
anything. A moment of inattention when working
with the chainsaw is able to cause the saw chain to
catch your clothes or parts of your body.
• Use your right hand to hold the chainsaw by its
rear handle and your left hand to hold it by its
front handle. Holding the chainsaw the opposite
way increases the risk of injury and you must not
do that.
• Wear protective glasses and ear protectors.
Further, wearing head, hand and leg protection
equipment is recommended. Suitable protective
clothing minimises the risk of injury by thrown-
away wood chips and possible contact with the
saw chain.
• Do not work on trees with the chainsaw.There is a
risk of injury when working on a tree.
• Provide safe posture at all times and use the
chainsaw only when standing on a solid, safe and
level surface. A slippery or unstable surface, such as
ladder, may lead to loss of balance or loss of control
over the chainsaw.
• When cutting a tense branch, be sure to know
that the branch will bounce back. If tension in the
wood fibres gets released, the tense branch may
hit the operator and/or cause a loss of control over
the chainsaw.
• Be especially careful when cutting scrubs
and saplings. Thin material may get caught in
the chainsaw and hit you or you may lose your
balance.
• Carry the chainsaw by the front handle in a
switched-off condition and the saw chain must be
deflected from your body. Fit a protection cover on
the chainsaw whenever it is transported or stored.
Careful chainsaw treatment reduces the likelihood of
an accidental contact with the running saw chain.
• Follow the lubrication, chain tension and
accessory equipment replacement instructions.
A chain that is not tightened or lubricated in a
professional manner may crack or increase the risk
of backlash.
• Keep the handles dry, clean and with no oil and
fat. Handles dirty with fat or oil are slippery and
lead to loss of control.
• Wood to be cut only. Do not use the chainsaw
for works for which it has not been designed –
example: do not use the chainsaw to cut plastic
material, masonry or building materials not
made of wood. Using the chainsaw for works that
are in conflict with the designation may lead to
dangerous situations.
Backlash causes and prevention:
Backlash may take place when the saw bar point
touches an item or when the wood bends and the
saw chain gets stuck in the cutting.
In many cases, a contact with the bar point may lead
to a situation when the operator unexpectedly bends
backward and the bar is ejected upward toward the
operator as a result.
Sticking of the saw chain on the upper edge of the
bar may throw the bar intensely off toward the
operator.
Each such reaction may lead to losing control over the
saw and you may get seriously injured. Do not fully
rely on the safety equipment fitted in the chain-
saw. As the chainsaw user, you should take various
measures to be able to work without any accident
and injury.
Kickback is the result of tool misuse and/or incorrect
operating procedures or conditions and can be avo-
ided by taking proper precautions as given below.
• Hold the saw firmly with both hands; clamp
the chainsaw handle with thumbs and fingers.
Position your body and arms so that you could
absorb the back impact. If appropriate measures
are taken, the operator is able to control the back
impact force. Never drop the chainsaw.
• Avoid abnormal body posture and do not cut
above the shoulder level. This will prevent a
contact with the bar point and the chainsaw will
be controlled better in unexpected situations.
• Spare bars and saw chains specified by the
manufacturer to be used at all times. Wrong spare
bars and saw chains may lead to chain overloading
and/or backlash.
• Follow the manufacturer instructions for chain-
saw sharpening and maintenance. Too low depth
limiters increase the tendency to back impact.
Observe national regulations and instructions for
chain saws operation.
Take care to prevent from fuel and oil leakage during
transport.
The dust that arises when working with this tool can
be detrimental to health and therefore not reach the
body. Wear a suitable dust protection mask.
Check the tension frequently. The length of the
chain depends on the temperature. The length of the
chain depends on the temperature.
Checking the chain brake
Engage the chain brake by rotating your left hand
around the front handle. Allow the back of your hand
to push the chain brake lever/hand guard toward
the bar while the chain is rotating rapidly. Be sure to
maintain both hands on the saw handles at all times.
WARNING! If the chain brake does not stop the chain
immediately, or if the chain brake will not stay in
the run position without assistance, bring the chain
saw to an service station for repair prior to use.